Assistant Wrestling Coach (2 positions)

Linn-Mar Community School District • Oak Ridge, IA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.

Requirements

• High School diploma required with experience playing and coaching in the applicable sport.
• Coaching license or coaching authorization required, with first aid and CPR.
• Iowa Coaching Endorsement required.
• Competency in the areas of content knowledge and strategies for the specific sport.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of conference, district and state rules in relevant sport.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a coaching team, support peer coaches, plan collaboratively, and work constructively with the coaching team to solve problems that arise.
• Possess the physical skills necessary to demonstrate techniques for the specific sport.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees of the District.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commission, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Possess leadership skills and organizational ability.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with staff and school administration.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours.
• Must be capable of standing Constantly.
• Must Constantly present appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to school age children and adults.
• Must be capable of Frequently working with co-workers with different personalities.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds infrequently.
• Must be capable of occasionally sitting or running.
• Must be capable of frequently bending or twisting at the trunk while performing duties of the job.
• Must be capable of frequently squatting, stooping, kneeling, reaching above the head, reaching forward and repeating the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.
• Must have vision with good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance.
• Must be able to hear conversation in a quiet as well as a noisy environment.
• Must be capable of working in broad range of temperatures, humidity and other winter and summer environments.
• Must be capable of working in a noisy environment.
• Must have physical dexterity in limbs and digits necessary to physically interact with students in a sporting environment.

Responsibilities

• Teaches participants in the assigned fundamentals and skills necessary for achievement in the sport involved.
• Assists in planning and scheduling a regular program of practice in season.
• Assists in overseeing the safety conditions of the facilities or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Maintains and reports accurate statistics, record, and results of the season as directed by the head coach.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establishes and oversees consequences for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow up.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as directed by the head coach.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, participant handbooks and similar paperwork as directed by the head coach.
• Promotes a positive image of the program and the District.
• Assists the head coach in developing a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and general public about the athletic program.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Stay current in certifications and training needed to perform duties.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supervise students, assigned assistants and volunteers of particular program as directed by the head coach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED